Price for Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Brazil - 2024

Contents:

1. Price for Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Brazil (CIF) - 2024
2. Price for Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Brazil (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Brazil
4. Exports of Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Brazil

Price for Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Brazil (CIF) - 2024

The average import price for zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils stood at $3,440 per ton in January 2024, shrinking by -2.7% against the previous month. Overall, the import price recorded a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in December 2023 when the average import price increased by 8.1% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $4,088 per ton in March 2023; however, from April 2023 to January 2024, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In January 2024, the country with the highest price was Italy ($7,743 per ton), while the price for Peru ($3,317 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From March 2023 to January 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (0.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Brazil (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils stood at $3,381 per ton in 2022, declining by -24.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 161% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $71,124 per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Paraguay ($8,902 per ton), while the average price for exports to Bolivia ($1,000 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uruguay (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Brazil

In 2022, supplies from abroad of zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils decreased by -5.9% to 1.5K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +18.3% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -12.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 89% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 1.8K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils expanded sharply to $6.4M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated significant growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +26.7% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +103.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 57%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Top Suppliers of Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil to Brazil in 2022:

1. Peru (1464.5 tons)
2. China (79.1 tons)

Exports of Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Brazil

For the fourth year in a row, Brazil recorded growth in overseas shipments of zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils, which increased by 607% to 11 tons in 2022. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils soared to $42K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil from Brazil in 2022:

1. Argentina (7.8 tons)
2. Paraguay (3.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform